Proboscis
Updates to Article Attributes
A proboscisProboscis in obstetric imaging usually refers to a rare anomaly where an anterior appendage like structure is seen projecting from about the midline fetal face / forehead/forehead. Depending on the exact location, this has further been classified into various sub types (e.g. inter-orbital proboscis).
Pathology
Associations
The presence of a proboscis can be associated with several anomalies which include:
- trisomy 13
- holoprosencephaly
- cebocephaly
- ethmocephaly 3
- cyclopia: often below the level of the proboscis
Radiographic features
Antenatal ultrasound
A proboscis is best seen on a longitudinal facial profile view as a snout like protrusion from the face / forehead/forehead.
EtymologyHistory and etymology
The word proboscis is derived from the Greek word proboskis which in turn derives from the combination of the words πρό (pro) meaning: "forth / forward / before/forward/before" and βόσκω (bosko) meaning: "to feed / nourish/nourish"
See also
- proboscis lateralis: considered a different entity
-<p>A <strong>proboscis</strong> in obstetric imaging usually refers to a rare anomaly where an anterior appendage like structure is seen projecting from about the midline fetal face / forehead. Depending on the exact location, this has further been classified into various sub types (e.g. inter-orbital proboscis).</p><h4>Pathology</h4><h5>Associations</h5><p>The presence of a proboscis can be associated with several anomalies which include</p><ul>- +<p><strong>Proboscis</strong> in obstetric imaging usually refers to a rare anomaly where an anterior appendage like structure is seen projecting from about the midline fetal face/forehead. Depending on the exact location, this has further been classified into various sub types (e.g. inter-orbital proboscis).</p><h4>Pathology</h4><h5>Associations</h5><p>The presence of a proboscis can be associated with several anomalies which include:</p><ul>
-<a href="/articles/cyclopia">cyclopia </a>: often below the level of the proboscis</li>-</ul><h4>Radiographic features</h4><h5>Antenatal ultrasound</h5><p>A proboscis is best seen on a longitudinal facial profile view as a snout like protrusion from the face / forehead.</p><h4>Etymology</h4><p>The word <strong>proboscis</strong> is derived from the Greek word <strong>proboskis</strong> which in turn derives from the combination of the words <strong>πρό</strong> (<em>pro</em>) meaning : "forth / forward / before" and <strong>βόσκω</strong> (<em>bosko</em>) meaning : "to feed / nourish"</p><h4>See also</h4><ul><li>-<a href="/articles/proboscis-lateralis">proboscis lateralis</a> : considered a different entity</li></ul>- +<a href="/articles/cyclopia">cyclopia</a>: often below the level of the proboscis</li>
- +</ul><h4>Radiographic features</h4><h5>Antenatal ultrasound</h5><p>A proboscis is best seen on a longitudinal facial profile view as a snout like protrusion from the face/forehead.</p><h4>History and etymology</h4><p>The word <strong>proboscis</strong> is derived from the Greek word <strong>proboskis</strong> which in turn derives from the combination of the words <strong>πρό</strong> (<em>pro</em>) meaning: "forth/forward/before" and <strong>βόσκω</strong> (<em>bosko</em>) meaning: "to feed/nourish"</p><h4>See also</h4><ul><li>
- +<a href="/articles/proboscis-lateralis">proboscis lateralis</a>: considered a different entity</li></ul>